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Over 100,000 U.S. Youth Battle Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- December 2, 2024
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Cases of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are rising at an alarming rate among young Americans, a new study reveals.
"Prevalence rates [are] among the highest reported worldwide," said researcher Dr. Michael Kapp...
Crohn's, Colitis Care Take Big Financial Toll on Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 10, 2024
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Inflammatory bowel conditions such as Crohn’s disease and colitis cause intense financial pressure as well as physical distress, a new study sho...
4 Tips to Keeping Your Gut Healthy and Free of IBD
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 6, 2024
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Almost 2.4 million Americans are thought to suffer from the pain and disability of inflammatory bowel disorder (IBD), a type of autoimmune illness that includes ulcerative colitis and
Baby's Diet Could Cut Lifetime Odds for Crohn's, Colitis
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2024
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Toddlers are famously picky eaters, but parents may be doing their young child's future gut a huge favor if they insist on a healthy diet.
New research shows that toddlers who eat plenty of fish and vegetables, and precious few sugary drinks, are less likely to develop i...
Subtle Changes Could Predict Inflammatory Bowel Disease Years Before Symptoms Hit
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 13, 2023
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MONDAY, Nov. 13, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Inflammatory bowel disease starts to develop years before patients come down with symptoms, a new study suggests.
Gut changes can be detected in blood tests up to eight years before a diagnosis of Crohn's disease and up to three ...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Tied to Higher Odds for Stroke
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 15, 2023
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Having inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, could mean having a higher long-term risk of stroke, according to a new study.
People with IBD are 13% more likely to have a stroke up to 25 years after their diagnosis than those without the condition, the researchers found. Th...
Crohn's Disease: What Is It, and How Can It Be Treated?
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- June 15, 2023
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Crohn's disease can turn your life into a gastrointestinal nightmare, but there is hope.
According to the National Ins...
FDA Approves First Pill to Treat Moderate-to-Severe Crohn's Disease
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2023
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Patients with Crohn's disease have a new treatment option, following U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of a pill called Rinvoq (upadacitinib).
Rinvoq is meant to treat adults with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease who have not had success with TNF (t...
Household Factors Can Raise a Child's Odds for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2023
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What puts kids at risk for pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and what could help prevent it?
A review of 36 observational studies that included 6.4 million kids offers some key clues.
Taking antibiotics at an early age, eating a Western diet and living in...
Crohn's Disease: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2023
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Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease, has no cure. But there are many treatments, specific to type, and it is possible to keep the symptoms under control.
A gastroenterologist offers some tips for those newly diagnosed with the condition.
"It's im...
Frequent Use of Antibiotics Linked With Higher Odds for Crohn's, Colitis
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- January 13, 2023
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Overuse of antibiotics may trigger inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), new research suggests.
Among folks who were 40 or older, a new study found that antibiotics may increase the risk for bowel diseases, such as Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, for one to two years after u...
Just Being Healthy Might Prevent Many Cases of Crohn's, Colitis
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2022
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Folks who follow a handful of healthy habits can dramatically reduce their risk of developing an inflammatory bowel disease, a new study reports.
Adopting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can prevent up to 60% of cases of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, accord...
'High-Risk' Sex Could Raise Odds for Crohn's, Colitis in Gay Men
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 20, 2022
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Compared with heterosexual men, gay men are more than twice as likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) when engaging in "high-risk"sexual behavior, new research shows.
The definition of high-risk behavior was having sexual contact with multiple partners or wit...
Crohn's, Colitis Tied to Higher-Risk Pregnancies
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 9, 2022
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Women who have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) should work with a doctor to get it into remission before pregnancy, a new study indicates.
Study Uncovers Strong Links Between Depression and Crohn's, Colitis
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 6, 2022
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New research points to a compelling interplay between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and depression.
Heavy Antibiotic Use Tied to Development of Crohn's, Colitis
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 13, 2022
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The more antibiotics that seniors take, the greater their risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study suggests.
COVID Vaccine Spurs Good Response in People With Crohn's, Colitis
- Robert Preidt
- November 4, 2021
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Here's some comforting news for people who struggle with inflammatory bowel disease and worry that the immune-suppressing drugs they must take might blunt their response to COVID-19 vaccines: New research finds vaccination triggers a strong immune reaction in these patients.
New Hope for IBD Patients
- September 29, 2021
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A drug previously approved for multiple sclerosis also can treat inflammatory bowel disease in some patients, a new clinical trial reports.
The medication, ozanimod (Zeposia), proved effective in helping patients with ulcerative colitis, sending many into full remission,...
Statin Cholesterol Drugs May Help Fight Ulcerative Colitis
- September 16, 2021
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Millions of people take statins to lower their cholesterol, and new research suggests these drugs may also ease ulcerative colitis.
COVID-19 Vaccines Boost Antibodies, Even in People With Weak Immune Systems
- Robert Preidt
- September 1, 2021
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COVID-19 vaccines trigger antibody production in most people who have weakened immune systems, but a new study reveals that their responses are weaker than in healthy people.
"Some of our patients have been hesitant about getting vaccinated, which is unfortunate because ...